If your 4 gallons figure is accurate, then the dishwasher described by the OP is a better way to go... assuming that you can pile all the dishes from the day into and run it when full.
And assuming you don't rinse stuff first.
Interesting.
If I ever get around to buying/installing a dishwasher, this will be much more relevant!
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Originally Posted by TimJFowler
I just measured my kitchen sink (each side ~ 13.75" * 14.75" * 5") and did a rough calculation of volume (rounding down for rounded corners and sloping bottom) ~ 4 gallons. I can usually wash all the dishes from one to two meals in less water than will fill one bowl of the sink. So I can wash 4 settings of plates and/or bowls, cutlery, glasses, serving and cooking utensils, pots, pans, etc. in approximately 4 gallons of water.
I may just make a more rigorous study of this. It's geeky, but hey all in the name of efficiency!
Tim
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